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NewsletterThe perfect pastry is a fine art! Whether it’s a pie or a Danish with your coffee, when pastry is done right, it can be a little slice of heaven. There are several types of pastry out there, including shortcrust, puff, choux and filo. It can be intimidating, but I’m here to break down the […]
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Raise a glass to the versatility of vodka
What is vodka? Vodka is a clear alcoholic spirit that has been around since the Middle Ages, playing various roles from a medicinal restorative to a topical curative, and becoming an integral part of the culture in Russia and Poland. Its name comes from “voda,” the Russian word for water. Vodka’s reputation as a clean, […]
Lighter lemon drizzle cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a standard 900g loaf tin with oil and line with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking powder, ground almonds and polenta in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the lemon zest and sugar. Lightly beat the eggs, oil and yoghurt in a small bowl. Pour this into […]
Kitchen know-how: pots and pans
Cast iron pan Any time you want intense heat that lasts, the cast iron pan is your pan of choice. It’s the best choice for searing steaks, giving fish fillets perfectly crisp skin, frying chicken, making the crispiest bacon and any recipe that requires a pan to move effortlessly from hob to oven. Our tip: […]
Kitchen know-how: pots and pans
There are a few kitchen staples you just can’t get by without, and quality pots and pans are one of them. However, there’s no point in spending money on a piece that you’re not going to use, so here’s a breakdown for you! Guide to pots and pans Cast iron pan Any time you want […]
The magic of Irish grannies’ kitchens…
Shannon Peare, one of Easy Food’s resident food stylists, captures the magic of Irish grannies’ kitchens.. I love nothing more than the smell of my Granny Redmond’s freshly baked brown bread or Granny Peare’s apple tart. I began my baking journey at the age of three in my granny’s kitchen, where getting to lick the […]
Baking with your Budding Bakers
Our mums and grannies seem to have the magic touch when it comes to baking, whether it’s bread, scones, tarts etc, they seem to have a signature bake. This all comes down to baking at a young age. Baking is an excellent way to spend time with your kids but there are so many other […]
Five tips for the frazzled cook
Get planning A meal plan doesn’t need to be rigid, but it’s a big help if you have a rough idea of what you’ll make in the week ahead. Not only does it save you time in the supermarket, but it really does make day-to-day life much easier. Freeze in batches Get into the habit […]
Eton mess baked cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 160˚C/140˚C fan/gas mark 3. Mix together the crushed biscuits with the melted butter until they are all moist. Press into the base and slightly up the sides of a 23cm springform cake tin. Refrigerate until needed. Beat together all of the ingredients for the filling until very smooth. Spread into the […]